Best Sports Bars In King's Cross

• Location: King's Cross Station, N1C 4AH
• Sports shown: football, rugby, tennis
• Why we recommend: there's a laid-back, colourful vibe to this pub, making for a fun setting to watch the game in

Known as the pub of St Pancras, The Betjeman Arms is located inside the Grade I-listed station. the cosy interiors are made up of comfy booth seating and quirky, colourful decor, with several TVs dotted around the bar.

Catch football, rugby and more here, while sipping refreshing pints. If you're feeling peckish, they're also cooking up the likes of slow-braised beef pies, Cumberland sausage with truffled mashed potato and heritage beetroot risotto.

• Location: King's Cross Station, N1C 4AH
• Sports shown: football, rugby, NFL, cricket
• Why we recommend: with a whole loft space dedicated to sports screenings, you won't miss a single second of the action here

Located within the station itself, Parcel Yard is a two-floor pub that flaunts Orient Express–style interiors, inspired by the golden age of travel. They've also got a dedicated sports loft, complete with a huge projection screen showing TNT Sports.

Whether it's the Premier League, Six Nations or another sport of your choice, you can expect a vibrant atmopshere while you watch. And on the menu? Classic plates like tikka masala curry, fried buttermilk chicken burgers or fish and chips.

• Location: 126 York Way, N1 0AX
• Sports shown: football, rugby
• Why we recommend: there's a cracking lineup of events throughout the week here, and we can't get enough of their burgers

Always having something fun going on, The Star of Kings is a popular pub that features karaoke rooms, live music, comedy, quizzes and lots of sports screenings. Take a seat in the main bar to watch football, rugby and all your other favourites, surrounded by fellow fans.

They've got a varied drinks menu full of cocktails, pints and more, alongside a kitchen residency from Filthy Buns. Think dry-aged beef burgers, crispy chicken nuggets and jerk-spiced fries.

• Location: 73-77 Euston Road, NW1 2QS
• Sports shown: football, rugby, boxing, NFL, horse racing, GAA
• Why we recommend: with a friendly atmosphere and a menu full of comforting dishes, you can relax while watching the game here

Possibly the best sports bar near King's Cross, O'Neill's is a lively venue that boasts four large TV screens. They show all the football action, from the premier league to the Euros, among other sports like rugby, boxing and NFL.

Their friendly team will make you feel at home as you watch, with all kinds of great drinks on offer too. Hungry? Tuck into the likes of chicken gyros tortillas, halloumi fries or steak and Guinness pie.

• Location: 120 Euston Road, NW1 2AL
• Sports shown: football, rugby, darts, boxing, F1, cricket
• Why we recommend: close to several stations, this buzzing boozer is a convenient spot to pop in for a few drinks and the football

Flaunting eight HD TVs complete with Sky Sports, Rocket Euston is a lively pub that doubles as a sports bar. They show rugby, football and more throughout the week, as well as live music and DJs in the evenings.

There's a cracking menu to get stuck into while you're here, including everything from crispy king prawns to chorizo and red pepper pizzas or shiitake mushroom burgers.

• Location: 90 York Way, N1 9AG
• Sports shown: football, rugby, cricket, golf
• Why we recommend: if you're looking for an excellent meal alongside the game, there's nowhere better than this

Though it's best known as a restaurant, Rotunda also fronts a 75-inch screen in the bar that shows Freeview, TNT and Sky Sports. Enjoy views of the canal from its large windows and waterside terrace, while watching all the biggest football matches.

The bar is dog-friendly, so you can even bring your pets along. And while you're here, it would be rude not to try their menu of steaks, roasted aubergine, confit duck leg and more.

• Location: 1 Eversholt Street, Euston Square, NW1 1DN
• Sports shown: football, rugby
• Why we recommend: this is our top pick for anyone who loves great beer and live sports all in one place

A cosy pub that's frequented by beer lovers, Doric Arch is found just moments away from Euston station. It's recognised by CAMRA and promises a regularly rotating selection of cask ales, and the walls are decorated with railway memorabilia.

They've got multiple screens showing live sports, from football to cricket and golf. Alongside your craft beer, you can enjoy hearty pies, toasties or bar snacks.